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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16
sherifs Sale.
C. P. TRUsLow,

9. P 1 IS. }so. sass.
KANoMIE TRAMwAY Co.
Twelfth Judicial District Court--Parish
Of Rapides, La.
DY VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY A
ID writ of fieri facias issued and to me
directed in the above entitled and num-
bered suit, have seized aud will offer for
sale at public auction, in trout of the
Courthouse door, in the Town of Alexan-
dria, La, between the hours prescribed
by law, ON
SATURDAY, the I'd day of APRIL, A. D.
1887,
the following described property specially
ordered to be seized and sold, to-wi,:
A certain tract of land situated lying
aud being in the Parish of Rapides, State
of Louisiana, together with the buildings
and improvements thereon, containing
the quantity of two hundred and eighty
(28O) acres, more or less, bounded above
by lands of Oran Dorsett purchased from
Mrs. Francis Ann Chambers, below by the
Bayou Latannier, in the rear by lands of
Mrs. Francis Ann Chambers and in front
by tract of land ownedjointly by Messrs.
Oran Dorsett, w. A. Vestal and f. Slade
NOrtleet, which fronts on the public road
with a front of six (6) acres, and runs
back depth Of two (2) acres to and adj
joining herein mortgaged property.
Terms Of Sale-Cash, subject to ap-
praisement. d. C. PAUL,
March 2-tds. Sheriff.
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yniic's Sale.

HENRY n'. a! 4 =: D'e..4F' No. 1857.
Twelfth Judicial District Court-ParislI
of Rapides, La.
DCRsUANT TO A COMMISSION AND
i order Of sale, issued and to me direc.
ted by the Honrab]e the 18th Judicial
District Court, Rapides Parish, La, in
the above entitled and numbered suit, OF
date tie 18th day of February, 1887, com
handing me as Sheriff and ex-otficio Auc-
tioneer, to sell after due advertisement,
and in accordance with law, upon the
terms and conditions hereinafter ex-
pressed-the hereinafter described prop.
erty shall Offer for sale at public auction
at the front of the Courthouse door, in
the Town of Alexandria, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the I'd day Of APRIL, A. d.
the following described property, to-wit
The undivided four-ffths interest in
and to the eden" plantation, containing
six hundred aud twenty (62O) acres, more
or less, together with the same interest in
and to the buildings and improvements
situated thereon. The said property be-
ing situated about eighteen miles above
the town of Alexandria, on the left de-
scending bank Of Bayou Rapides, and
bounded above by property of Mrs. P.
Texada and of J. c. Wise, below by prop
erty of j. w. Robert, and in the rear by
property Of Mrs. A. G. Boyce and3 the
Wilkinson estate.
Terms Of Sale-Twelve months credit,
the purchaser being required to furnish
bond with one good and solvent security,
bearing eight per cent. per annum inter-
est from day Of sale. The said bond to
operate as special mortgage on the pro-
perty sold, and the vendors lien and pri-
vilege to be retained thereby-said pur-
chaser to deduct out of the price of adju-
dication and pay in cash, amount of costs
and taxes due. d. C.. PAUL,
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer.
March 2-tds.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

WE are requested to state by the
City Collector, Mr.. NJ. w. Calvit, that
parties who have not paid their taxes
for the year 1886, must do so at once,
as the delinquent roll is now in the
hands of the printer, and will appear
in few days. Parties liable for 1887
are also notified that the said licenses
are now due and collectable-aud
must be paid.
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we learn that few of the young
men of our Town are endeavoring to
organize an independent fire company,
and if successful will ask the City
Council to give the organization the
small hand engine, "Lizzie," in use by
the Pacific Fire Co. previous to the
purchase of the fine Silsby steamer,
Alexandria" We wish the young
men success.
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lHnAIFu TO BE MADE. CUT
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and we will send ynu

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lance to you, that will start You in bnsi-
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world. Any one can do the work and live
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workers. We will start yon-capital not
needed. This is Quo Of the genuine, i'm
p0rtant chances of a lifetime. Those who
are ambitious and enterprising will not
delay. Grand outfit free. Address LIZ
& Co., Augusta, Maine.
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Rheumatism and Neuralgia Cured il
Two Days.

The Indiana Chemical Co. have discov
cred a compound which acts with truly
marvellous rapidity in the cure Of Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia. We guarantee it to
cure any and every case of acute Infam-
matory Rheumatism and Neuralgia in
two days, and to give immediate relief in
chronic cases and effect a speedy cure
On receipt of 80 cents, in two cent stamps,
we will send to any address the prescrip-
ton fer this wonderful compound, which
can be filed by your home druggist at
small cost. We take this means of giving
our discovery to the public instead Of
putting it out as patent medicine, it be-
ing much less expensive. We will gladly
refund money if satisfaction is not given.
The INDIANA CHEMICAL Co.,
Charlottesville, Ind,
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-To-MoRRow, the feast of St. Pat.
rick, and Saturday, the feast of St.
Joseph, Mass will he celebrated in the
Catholic Church each morning at Z
o'clock.
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FOR RENT or SALE

A SMALL FARM -ABOUT FORTY
- five to fifty acres open, and 80 to 81
acres wood land; one and half miles
below Alexandria. Rent for the year 1887
Good house aud stable, well fenced, and
one cabin. J. A. WILLIAMS.
Nov. II, 1886.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

THE latest heard from Captain
Mike WEIGH is that he is gradually
improving, and now considered out Of
danger. This will be pleasant news
to the gentleman's friends here.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

DIR. NJ. A. Dunn, from Boyce,
and DR.. Hardee and Mr.. John A Ste
vens, from Lecomte, were in Alexan-
dria on Monday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

"A CORONER was called to hold an in
quest in White Plains, New York, recent
~, upon the body of man found lying
on Broadway. When the Coroner arrived
he. found the man was not dead-only
drunk-and he kicked into sensibility by
the indignant official.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

"A FooT bridge on the corner of
Third and Winn streets is badly in
need of repairs
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

The latest is that we are to have
a bank with our compress. This is
right as the two 60 we'll together.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

LIVER PILLs.-Use DR.. Gum.
Liver Pills for Sallow Complexion,
Pimples on the Face and Biliousness
Never slckens or gripes. Only one
for a dose. Samples free at Jacob
Geiger's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

CAPT. Garner will lannch his new
ferry boat this week. She is to be
named an. B. Garner" after the Cap
tain's son.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

As we said in onr last issue every
thing passed off tremendously at the
cotton compress meeting. The build
ing of it is d fixed certainty.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

SINCE our last issue we have had
few very cool mornings--without
frost, however; but fires did not feel or
look out of place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

THE Board of Delegates of the
Fire Department failed to convene on
Saturday night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

DIVINE to the absence of the Pas
tor, no Mass will be celebrated in St.
Francis Xavier's Catholic Church on
Sunday next. Catechism will be
taught at the usual hour, 4 o'clock in
the afternoon.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

Go to Killers for everything you
want It's the place after all-and
Alexandrians are finding it out.
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Another Art Craze.

The latest art..lwork among, ladies' is
known as tho French Craze" for deco
rating china, glassware, etc. It is some
thing entirely new, and is both profitable
and fascinating. It is very popular In
New York, Boston and other Eastern CT
ties. To ladies desiring to learn the Art,
we will send an elegant china PLAGUE
(size 1S inches,) handsomely decorated,
for model, together with box of mate
rial, 100 colored designs assorted in flow
ers, animals, soldiers, landscapes, etc.,
complete, with full instructions, upon re-
ceipt Of only $1.00. The PLAGUE alone is
worth more than the amount charged
To every lady ordering this outfit who en-
closes the address Of five other ladies in
terested in Art matters, to whom we can
mail our new catalogue of Art Goods, we
will enclose extra and without charge, a
beautiful 80 inch, g0ld-tinted PLAGUE.
Address, THE EMPIRE NEWS CO.,
Syracuse, N. Y.
"A DETROIT special of Sunday states
that Senator Jones, of Florida, intends to
work for his reelection, and firmly be-
lieves that he will be his own successor
He is to leave Detroit on the 25th inst
for Tallahassee for the purpose of making
a statement to the Florida Legislature
which will, he thinks, assure his re-elec-
ton. A Detroit evening paper of Satur-
day says; "That statement will be an ex-
PLANTATION of his absence from Washing
ton. He will tale unfold that will not
only vindicate his own course, but create
sensation in the character of charges
that he will make and the high standing
of the statesmen whom he will involve"
This explanation, adds the special, is not
yet publicly stated, but it is believed to
be feeling of Entertainment of himself
and Of his State at Washington.-EE x-
change 9th inst.
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-sfK. G. w. Hole, the T. & P.
agent here, is alive to the interests of
our town, and is doing much in his
capacity to aid her in her onward
growth. He deserves thanks.
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: TIE government dredge boat. O.

TIE government dredge boat, O.
&. Wagner, with Capt. E. 7. White
in il command, passed up by here on
Saturday. She was on her way to
Shreveport, to be laid up. She has
recently been repaired at St. Louis.
Work in her line has been suspended
for the reason that President Cleve-
land failed to sign the river and har-
Dor bill.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

-RoBT. Red, charged with horse
stealing, was jailed on Friday.
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TIME TABLE,:

Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For MorslmU:
Leave Alexandria ...... .2:42 a. m
For New Orleans:
Leave Alexandria. .lI:5S D. n,
Morgan's La, & Texas R. r :
Arrives at Alexandra. 1855 p. m
Leaves Alexandria. $3.50 a. M
D First-class fare from Alexand-
ria to New Orleans, by either of the
above named roads, costs $685.. a
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

IT is reported in telegram from Co.
lumbia, s. c., that Mr.. Armour, of Chica-
60, who desired to become a large stock
holder in the new cotton seed oil company
receDtH organized has been crowded out.
The reason Jor crowding him out, it is
said, was that he desired to make it mo-
nopoly and not give the farmers any bet
ter advantages than the Oil Trust Com
pany are doing. 1t is claimed that the
present organization is intended to break
down the Oil Trust in the interest of
Southern planters.-[Ex.
ALL the elements which nature re-
qnires to make the hair beautiful and
abundant, are supplied in Ayers Hair
Vigor. This preparation keeps the scalp
free from dandruff, prevents the hair from
becoming dry and harsh, aud makes it
flexible and glossy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

MR.. F. VI. Raxsdale has been
awarded the contract to repair the City
Hall, his bid being the lowest of the
three bids offered. The bids were:-
WIN. Rexer, 1924; D. Kelly, $3.50; F.
M. Raxsdale, S746. Work will COM
mence at once.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

Mr.. Robt. P. Hunter is home
again from New Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

ON Saturday, Adam Lee, co!ored,
was jailed here by Dep'y Sheriff Geo.
F. Smith. He is charged with a Grim
inal assault on Charlotte Coleman, a
colored woman, near Boyce, on or about
the 9th inst. He was arrested here
i'll Town.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16
Mothers Friend.
n4rps Childbirth EASY

The time has come at last
when the terrible agony
incident to this very crit
ical period in q woman's
life can be avoided. A
distinguished physician,
who passed the greater
portion of his life az
years) in this branch of
practice, left to child
bearing woman this price,
less legacy, and life-say-
ing appliance, THE WO-
MANS FRIEND, and to-
day there are thousands
of the best women in our
land who, having used
this wonderful remedy be-
fore confinement, rise up
and caIl his name blessed.
We can prove all we claim
for it by living witnesses,
and any one interested
can call, or have their
husbands do so, at our Of
flee and see the original
letters, which we cannot
.,,,k1;oh
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

Our neighbor, tue 1oaem 7'alk,
deals Alexandra a eft-handed blow
in speaking of the Masquerade ball
given by the Hebrew Benevolent So
ciety here, on Thursday last. By the
language used in said article, one
would be led to believe that at balls
given in this Town strong drink was
always indul ged in-and furthermore
that the general mass of the people
here, who are not Jews, were not sober
people. We are charitable enough to
believe that our friend Mack meant
not to say that which his language
most certainly conveys.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

JUST WHAT THEY ALI Say
Hon. y. d. Haynie, of Salem, Ills,
says he uses Dr.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup in his family with the
most satisfactory results. in all cases
of Coughs, Colds and Group, an re-
commends it in particular for the little
ones. Sample bottles free at Jacob
Geigcr's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

ON Saturday last we purchased
two new towels for our office-a prin
ting Office fact worthy of notice by the
entire press of the State. Really, we
grow more and more extravagant every
day-the reason why we can never
acquire a fortune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

--MEssRs. w. 0. aud J. w. Dam
mon, and who, by the way, are master
workmen in their line, commenced
painting the outside of the Catholic
Church on Monday morning. When
completed this church will be, if not
the finest, one of the pretiiest in the
State.
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Town and Parish News.
HAVE you been to Killers ,

TO MORROW is St. Patrick's day
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n All druggists sell it. For particu-
lars and full directions address
BRADFIELD REGULATOR Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

The Texas and Pacific Railroad
has issued circular notifying agents,
shippers and connections that all spe-
eial rates affecting interstate traffic
and now in effect will be withdrawn
on or before April S, 1887, the day on
which the interstate commerce bill
takes effect.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

KILLER wants to see yOu-he's got q
treat in store for you when you call.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

THE recent outrage perpetrated
against peaceable citizens of Ever
green and Cottonport, in Avoyelles
Parish, by an armed and masked body
of men is, to say the least of it, un-
heard of in a civilized cauntry and will
be frowned down by all good thinking
people. The circumstances of the
event are published in another column,
taken from one of our New Orleans
exchanges. The meeting of the citi-
zens of Evergreen, on Saturday last,
to take cognizance of the affair, we
learn was we'll attended, there being
between 500 and 600 people present,
and the speaker made it hot for the
mob. Alexandrians are loud in their
denunciation of this barbarous pro-
ceeding, and well might any civilized
community be.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

Mr.. John Leckie, born and rails
ed in Alexandria, and withal very
good man, attempted suicide on Mon
day night by taking four grains of
morphine. The morphine was taken
about 7.3o o'clock, and shortly after
wards one or two gentlemen were
summoned to his relief. He was found
in an almost comatose condition.
With emetics, and by constant rub
bling, shaking, whipping and walking,
he was brought to consciousness about
three hours afterwards. Yesterday
morning he was considered. out of dan
gel. No special cause is assigned for
the rash act.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

For RENT.-The building formerly
occupied by the 1own Talk as a print.
ing Office, and the small building adj
joining, situated on Murray street
Also the brick store house on Front
street, adjoining the brick warehouse
of Rogers & Williams. For terms, etc.
apply at this office.
Town and throughout the Parish, who
are looking to their own prosperity, sub
scribe literally to the cotton compress.
Let them remember well that they are
standing in their own light if they do
not. This is their golden opportunity
and is almost in grasp, and to lose it just
at this time, when only little energy,
push and liberality is required, would be
worse than fatal. 1t is entering wedge,
so to speak, of our prosperity and future
success. After the compress comes an
other enterprise, and another, and so on
until we have them all. And then we
will be fixed-our town will be live one,
our business men viii make moneG, and
everything will steadily improve. In q
few years we will have a population of
from five to ten thOuscnd, and the dull
town of Alexandria will have changed
her raiment-will have shaken off every
thing which in the past tended to her
downfall, and will have suddenly become
the boss city i'll Louisiana.
This is no idle gush--bnt sound logic |!
Come np, Rapidians, and give us your
and in this grand enterprise. The stock
will be Il paying one, and your money
will be we'll invested. BY subscribing
you are helping Your own self two-fold.
Come up. gentlemen. and sub. cr.be. Do
not wa for others to do it all. hut Move
i'll The matter yUurs'H.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

UNCLE VIM. Vale, at the Phoe-
nix drug store, is the owner Of hen
with four perfect feet and legs, which
would prove valuable acquisition to
museum, being strange curiosity.
Her henship is full grown, in perfect
health, and lays regularly. But two
Of the feet are used in walking, the
other two being elevated on the hinder
portion of the hens body. Robinson,
in New Orleans, should secure her.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

The surveying party, on their
way from Homer to Alexandria, on
the line of the La. North and South
road, in charge of Capt. Allen, who is
representing a Georgia construction
company, will reach Alexandra the
latter part of this or the beginning of
next week. They have been prom
ised a contribution of something less
than $500 from the citizens here to
help pay for the survey.
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trio were immense.
Miss Augusta Warshauer was grand
in her personitication of Night.
Miss Gertie Rosenthal was most
beautiful as Liberty.
Miss Estelle We'll was dressed in a
perfect fitting suit, and personated the
character of Folly.
Mrs. Bloom was perfect as the good
Sister of Charity, and received several
nickels and dimes in her aims box.
Miss Augusta Sh,nalinski was with
her, and aided her greatly.
Mrs. Jos. Sterkx was attired as a
gypsy, and looked well.
Miss Flossie Mayer was gay and
pretty ar country lassie.
Miss Mary Radcliffe was "the old
woman'-an ugly one at that. She
acted well her part.
Pretty Miss Pauline Rosenthal was
a harvest girl, and was unique and
charming. She done we'll.
Joe Sterkx as "Fritz Won Wander
Blinkinstein," was agrand success.
Mrs. Mimi Connelley and Miss Lou
Bouillotte, as old women, were perfect.
NJ. w. Calvit-Monk for short. Oh!
but wasn't he daish !? And his cos
tume-he was clad in gorgeous array.
No one knew y him, and we insist on
his personating the same character ct
the next masked ball.
Miss Jennie Mayer and Mr.. Nathan
Mayer represented peasants.
A number of ladies and gentlemen
unmasked, were in attendance.
Dancing was kept up until quite a
late bonr, when the crowd dispersed,
well pleased with the evenings fun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-03-16

~ Freight consigned to care of RED
RIVER and COAST LINE, by bill of la
ding, will be forwarded FREE OF DRAY-
AGE, STORAGE and COMMISSION.
The National tribune., 1887-03-24

ID, sack in hand, struck out, bent on getting a
sack of meal al all hazards Arriving at the
mill in due time and stating their business,
they were told by the miller that by waiting a
short time their grist would be ready to " tote 7"
home. One OF them, while waiting, lay down
on some rubbish and fell asleep.
The rest Of the party concluded il would be
a good joke TO give him a scare. As soon as
they were ready TO start for camp they charged
the darky 10 wake up their sleepy cOmrade a
short time after they had gone, and, on mis-
chief bent took their sudden departure. The
perpetrators of this cruel Joke struck out and
on entering piece OF timber began to diyest
themselves of their outer garments, turning
them and their caps inside out Thus dis
guiscd, a comrade who possessed a powerful
voice and stood six feet in his stockings as
sumeG command Of this novel guerrilla party
and proceeded Ia deploy his men across the
path their absent oolnlade would take on his
return. They hid behind trees aud awaited
Developments.
In the meantime our hero who was left be-
hind lay sleeping at the mill, little dreaming
OF what was transpring and the surprise that
awaited him. On being awakened 10y has col
Ored friend, astOnishcd at the treachery Of his
comrades, who had deserted him, he lost no
time in retracing his steps, which grew rapid
as he thought of being captured by the rebels.
He fairly few, as fast as his limbs would carry
him. On entering the woods he was startled
by peremptOTy demand 10 surrender. Close
M, mon: take him!" came the loud voice OF
the chief as they advanced upon the astomished
soldier, who, with his weapon in one hand and
his cap in the other high above his head,
swinging il back and forth, yelled out, " Hold
on! III surrender! I'll surronder!" A load
laugh greeted him, which revealed not enemies
but friends, whose mischievous joke had caused
this cruel scare.--JERGaE SHOEMAKER, Cor
poral, Co. ID, Gath H., Montezuma, Iowa.